HL Deb 19 June 1997 vol 580 c124WA
Lord Lucas

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they envisage the foundation of additional sixth-form colleges in England; and, if so, through what procedure.

Baroness Blackstone

The procedures for the establishment of new further education corporations are contained in the Further and Higher Education Act 1992. In normal circumstances I would expect establishment to follow consideration by the Secretary of State of a proposal from the Further Education Funding Council for England. No proposals are before him at present.